Business Details
Expert Swim Lessons in Allentown, PA
Swim Technique Coaching is a specialized swim instruction service dedicated to competitive swimmers seeking excellence in technique and performance. Founded by Joanne M. Koury, a USA Swimming and American Swim Coaches Association Level 3 certified coach with over 40 years of experience, the business focuses on personalized stroke analysis, starts, turns, and race strategy. Our approach combines biomechanics, kinesiology, and sports medicine expertise to deliver tailored drills that retrain muscle memory.We collaborate closely with parents and club coaches to ensure consistent technical development, emphasizing self-discipline, goal-setting, and mental resilience. Our clients span from young athletes to elite competitors, with proven success in regional, state, and national championships. With facilities in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, PA, we provide year-round coaching to swimmers in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
Services
Swim Lessons
Competitive Swimming Coaching
Stroke Analysis
Starts and Turns
Open Water Safety
Strength Training for Kids
Swim Technique Coaching
Private Coaching
Race Strategy
Muscle Memory Training
Highlights and features
- 40 years of competitive swimming coaching experience
- Personalized stroke analysis and muscle memory drills
- Collaboration with parents and club coaches
- Proven success in regional and national championships
- Biomechanics and sports medicine expertise
Associations and certifications
- USA Swimming
- American Swim Coaches Association Level 3
What people say
40 years experience
Personalized instruction
Competition success
Expert technique
Professional credentials
Services
Swim Lessons
Personalized swim instruction for competitive athletes focusing on stroke mechanics, starts, and turns. Our lessons develop technical precision and race strategy for swimmers aged 7+. Clients benefit from 40+ years of coaching expertise and proven competition success.
Stroke Analysis
Comprehensive evaluation of all four competitive strokes using video analysis and real-time feedback. We identify technical inefficiencies and implement targeted drills to improve distance per stroke and underwater phase efficiency for measurable performance gains.
Race Strategy
Customized race planning focusing on pacing, turn timing, and mental preparation. Our approach combines physiological training with psychological readiness to help swimmers achieve optimal performance in meet conditions through structured practice sessions.
Open Water Safety
Specialized training in open water safety protocols including rip current escape techniques and storm preparedness. We teach essential survival skills while emphasizing the importance of proper equipment and supervised swimming environments for recreational water activities.
Strength Training
Age-appropriate strength and conditioning programs designed to enhance swimming performance. Our science-based approach builds muscular endurance and joint stability while addressing common misconceptions about youth resistance training through medically informed exercise programming.
People
Joanne M. Koury
Head Coach
40+ year USA Swimming-certified coach with ASCA Level 3 credentials. Holds master's degree in Exercise Science and has coached multiple state and national championship swimmers. Expertise in biomechanics and sports medicine applications for competitive swimming.
Questions
What swim lesson options do you offer?
We provide year-round private and semi-private lessons for competitive swimmers aged 7+ at three Lehigh Valley locations, focusing on stroke technique, starts, turns, and race strategy.
Do you work with beginner competitive swimmers?
Yes, we accept students who can swim 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Most clients start with weekly one-hour sessions to develop proper technique and conditioning.
What areas do you serve?
We coach swimmers in Lehigh Valley, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with facilities in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, PA.
What credentials does your coaching staff hold?
Head Coach Joanne M. Koury holds USA Swimming certification and ASCA Level 3 credentials, with 40+ years of competitive coaching experience and sports science expertise.
How do you measure progress?
We track technical improvements through video analysis and performance metrics in competition. Regular feedback sessions with swimmers and parents ensure measurable progress toward individual goals.
